
Casio CTK491 61-Key MIDI Keyboard
Full-size Keyboard with Sing Along, LCD, Song Bank, and MIDI Functions. NOT compatible with Yamaha sustain pedals.
Overall User Ratings (based on 57 ratings)
Submitted June 15, 2004 by a customer from yahoo.com
"Good to Go."
It's been two years now. I'm not ready to upgrade any time soon. Between this keyboard and my editing software, I'm good to go.
Sound
I use this keyboard for home recording purposes. I find that most of the tones sound pretty good with a little reverb added, but some of the higher pitches "buzz" a little too much, so I have to apply filters or use other techniques to make it sound a little less "plastic." Otherwise, I'm mostly content with the tones provided, especially Jazz Guitar and Wood Bass. When mixed just right, these tones can sound very organic.
Features
There weren't any features that I really needed that didn't come with this keyboard, except for a power adapter. I like the Casio-chord feature a lot. It's a good way to mess around with chord progressions if you're not quite sure where to go with a song.
Quality
Much better than I expected. I wanted a low-cost keyboard to write music with. Now I record music with it, and it gives me the lo-fi sound I crave.
Value
Out of every musical instrument I've ever purchased, this one has been the best value. I play it every day, and, unlike my guitar, there's no sort of upkeep necessary. Just plug and play, my friends.
The Wow Factor
I mean, it's a Casio. That's kind of retro-chic, right? Ok, it's plastic and gray. What do you expect?
Musical Style:
Post-Pop
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